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Dinosaur National Monument


Family campsites in Dinosaur National Monument are obtained on a first-come, first-served basis. Most of the campgrounds do not fill up, except for Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends. Echo Park Campground can fill up on the weekends, but is usually not crowded during weekdays.

During the low-use river season (second Saturday in September to the second Sunday in May) backpackers can camp at accessible river camps along the Green and Yampa rivers.

permitted.



Deerlodge Park Campground

Tents only. Open all year, although winter access is dependent upon road conditions due to snow. Located 53 miles east of Headquarters.

Facilities: Shaded; vault toilets, tables, and fireplaces. No drinking water.

Sites
8
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.


Echo Park Campground

Tents only. Closed in winter. Located 38 miles north of Headquarters. Access is weather-dependent, as the last 13 miles of road are unpaved and impassable when wet.

Facilities: Shaded; has drinking water, vault toilets, and tables. Fires are not allowed.

Sites
13
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.
Sites
2
Pets
No
Reservations
You can make a reservation and obtain a backcountry permit for an Ely Creek site at the Dinosaur Quarry visitor center.


Gates of Lodore Campground

Tents and RVs. Open all year, although winter access is dependent upon road conditions due to snow. Located 106 miles north of Headquarters.

Facilities: Some shade; drinking water, vault toilets, tables and fireplaces.

Sites
20
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.


Green River Campground

Tents and RVs. Open approximately April to October. Located 5 miles east of Dinosaur Quarry, this pleasant campground offers ranger talks at the campfire circle.

Facilities: Drinking water, modern restrooms, tables and fireplaces. Firewood is available for purchase.

Sites
88
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.


Rainbow Park Campground

Tents only. Open all year, but unreachable when the road is wet or snowed-in. Located 26 miles from Dinosaur Quarry on unpaved road.

Facilities: Vault toilet, tables, and fireplaces. No water is available.

Sites
2
Pets
No
Reservations
First-come, first-served.


Split Mountain Campground

Tents only. Situated by the Green River, 4 miles east of Dinosaur Quarry, with a spectacular view of the mouth of Split Mountain Gorge.

Facilities: Shade, drinking water, modern restrooms, tables and fireplaces; firewood is available for sale. No water in winter.

Sites
4 group sites.
Pets
No
Reservations
In the summer, you can reserve a campsite for your group (20 people max) by calling (435) 789-8277. In the winter, there is no fee for camping here.

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Dinosaur National Monument
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Phone: (970) 374-3000

4545 E. Highway 40

Dinosaur CO, 81610
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